Business Development Director - Fund Services

RSM US LLP
$100,000 - $300,000 Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and ind
United States, New York, New York
1185 Avenue Of The Americas Fl 10 (Show on map)
Mar 08, 2025
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM. Business Development Director FS+ (Fund Services) Job Description: The individual is required to have a strong working knowledge of the operational needs of closed end PE, VC and Real Estate Funds and will use this knowledge and market network to generate pipeline and service line growth for RSM Fund Services + and tangential services offerings Nationally. Job duties: Build and maintain strong sales pipelines and forecasts associated to substantiated opportunities related to RSM Fund Services + and other applicable and tangential services. Interact with professional staff to collaboratively address the needs of PE marketplace in a coordinated fashion Prepare and facilitate presentations, proposals Close sales, and finalize agreements with clients Identify and lead a coordinated, cross functional team to pursue all aspects of Fund Services+ or perform these functions in collaboration when necessary Identify and leverage key industry and technical resources to deploy on new opportunities Drive overall expansion and penetration of Fund Services + and all priority PE clients and targets while retaining current engagements Understand the operational needs of a PE firm Work collaboratively with other RSM professional to deliver the full power of RSM Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience Minimum of 10+ years of experience with demonstrated success in selling professional services Prior success consultative selling for a consulting or accounting firm strongly preferred Prior private equity knowledge and/or experience Demonstrated network of COI's (Centers of Influence) to include banking, legal and other professional services relationships that could be leveraged to identify opportunities within private equity firms Demonstrated strategic thought process, experience and deployment capabilities Outstanding relationship management skills and personal networking skills Demonstrated strong verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate in writing Strong presentation skills. Candidate must demonstrate ability to organize and lead a meeting with C-level executives Strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail. Candidate must be able to prioritize and multi-task in an outcome-oriented environment Project management. Candidate must demonstrate ability to manage time, multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as possess strong creative problem solving and conflict resolution skills Teamwork. Candidate must demonstrate experience in working as a productive member of a team Tangible and demonstrated experience in formal sales process deployment and use Experience leveraging a CRM tool for report generation and sales tracking Travel is required (local and overnight when appropriate). Preferred Qualifications: MBA Active network of private equity contacts an in COI in and around West or East Coast and the surrounding markets. Demonstrated community involvement and activity with industry associations, civic and/or non-profit groups. Exhibit exceptionally strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills. Experience selling services into PE firms At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits. All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here. At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $100,000 - $300,000 Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. \|